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6. We used to say government steps in when markets fail. But Trump and his MAGA braintrust

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 06:03 PM

Aug 27

want markets in healthcare to fail. They want markets for renewable energy to fail. They want a failed middle class.

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yes Skittles Aug 27 #7

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